Enhanced penalties for crimes committed against educational professionals during official duties.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to add a new section establishing enhanced penalties for crimes committed against educational professionals while they are performing their official duties. The new law defines "educational professional" as a licensed teacher, principal, administrator, or other educational provider working on school grounds. If convicted of a crime under Section 16-3-600, the offender faces an additional prison term of up to five years. The court may choose to impose this sentence consecutively or concurrently with the original punishment.

Enhanced penalties for crimes committed against educational professionals during official duties.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to add a new section establishing enhanced penalties for crimes committed against educational professionals while they are performing their official duties. The new law defines "educational professional" as a licensed teacher, principal, administrator, or other educational provider working on school grounds. If convicted of a crime under Section 16-3-600, the offender faces an additional prison term of up to five years. The court may choose to impose this sentence consecutively or concurrently with the original punishment.